10 VOpp: Basic/Advance Computer Trainer

Develop computer literacy of women and youth leaders of different urban poor communities.

Volunteer as:
BASIC/ADVANCE COMPUTER TRAINER
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; women; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 14,000
Organization’s counterpart--Php 7,000

: : Nature
Education/training; livelihood

: : Tasks
To teach basic computer operation
To teach MS word and Excel
To set-up databases for membership and lending cycles

: : Expected volunteer output
Trained 2-3 leaders
Trainees are able to operate MS word, Excel, make graphs and analyze
Databases for membership and lending cycles

: : Qualification
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, others)
Can work in people’s organization (urban poor) with minimal facilities available
Physically fit

: : Location
Metro Manila

: : Schedule
2-3 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours; Saturdays

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Equipment, supplies, materials
Recognition/award

* ERDA is a fund-operating organization with more that 160 partner organizations nationwide. Its main thrust is to provide poor children aged 5-14 years with greater access to basic education and to support their families and communities with integrated programs and community organizing.

Please contact:
Ma. Carmen Alicio, Social Marketing Officer/Technical Assistant
66 Linaw St., Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City
T [2] 732.4347 / 732.3198 E erda_edo@vasia.com

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28 VOpp: Nutrition educators

Improve children's physical and mental development by providing nutritious foods at affordable costs.

Volunteer as:
NUTRITION EDUCATORS
CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-ABOT KAMAY, INC. *

: : Beneficiaries
Children and youth; women; urban poor

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 2,500/volunteer
Organization’s counterpart--Php 80/volunteer

: : Nature
Education/training; allied health service

: : Tasks
To discuss/train parents of undernourished children about good nutrition using the PABASA module of the Nutrition Center of the Philippines

: : Expected volunteer output
Nutrition education trainings

: : Qualification
Knowledge on good nutrition
Excellent communication skills especially Filipino
Patient, flexible
Sociable; person-oriented
Willing to be trained

: : Location
Metro Manila

: : Schedule
5-8 hours per week
Weekdays, during office hours; Weekends (Saturday)

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Recognition/award
Transportation allowance

If you want to volunteer, please contact:
Myrna Basa, Chief of Programs
7-8 Don Pio St, Don Enrique Heights, Commonwealth, Quezon City
T [2] 952.2629 M 0918.9293035 E mbasa@mla.children.org.ph
Nancy Filio, SAC-Health Coordinator
T [2] 932.7910 loc 407 M 0920.8168674 E nfilio@mla.children.org.ph

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3 VOpp: Trainors on livelihood

Enable at least 50% of urban poor families in Metro Manila start up small businesses and access various resources.

Volunteer as:
TRAINORS ON LIVELIHOOD
CARITAS MANILA*

: : Beneficiaries
Women; urban poor; elderly

: : Estimated Valuation (no cash involved)
Volunteer work--Php 97,200
Organization's counterpart--Php 810,000

: : Nature
Education/training; livelihood

: : Tasks
To conduct training on various sources of livelihood for the parishes

: : Expected volunteer output
Trainings in different parishes of Manila

: : Qualification
Have the knowledge in various livelihood skills
Have strong communication skills in English and Tagalog
Have experiences in handling group discussion
Have good interpersonal skills

: : Location
Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay

: : Schedule
4x a year, one Saturday or Sunday per quarter
Weekends, 2–4 hours per session

: : Support/benefits from the organization
Food/snacks
Equipment, supplies and materials
Recognition/award

*For the past 53 years, Caritas Manila has journeyed with "those whom no one else serves," being transformed from a purely charitable institution to one that seeks to empower communities of people. Caritas is now the Social Services and Development arm of the Archdiocese of Manila.

Please contact:
Helen P. Oreto, Operations Head
Caritas Compound, Jesus St., Pandacan, Manila
T [2] 563.9309 M 0918.6020562
Analyn Julian, Program Officer
T [2] 563.9298 M 0927.9096802

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